Second-station-capable VHFs

24/05/2019

Building on the success of the GX1700E, VHF marine radio manufacturer Standard Horizon has announced two new models. READ more

AI-driven voyage optimization

30/04/2019

Maritime software, services and data analysis provider, NAPA and digital chart agent ChartWorld have announced a partnership to provide revolutionary artificial intelligence-driven voyage planning and optimization. READ more

Forward Looking Sonar offers higher assurance in poorly chartered areas

18/04/2019

While a good survey and a precise position has been the key to keeping boats safe and sound for centuries, there are times when this isn’t an option. Some places are still poorly charted and there are moving shoals which defy the efforts of READ more

New GPS navigators

17/04/2019

JRC/Alphatron Marine has introduced its new GPS navigators, the JLR-8400 and JLR-8600. READ more

Navigation assessment recognition

17/04/2019

BMT has achieved external recognition from The Nautical Institute for its expertise in the field of navigation assessment. READ more

Pilots offered real-time data

12/04/2019

Trelleborg and OceanWise have collaborated to enable pilots to view important real-time tide and weather data using their ‘Safe Pilot’ PPU’s to help improve the safety and efficiency of operations at ABP Southampton. READ more

Digital routing service

10/04/2019

ChartWorld has launched its new My Route Appraisal (MyRA) digital routing service. The MyRA concept is built around the digitization and automation of voyage planning procedures, freeing up the bridge team to concentrate on route approval, execution, READ more

K-band maritime radar

10/04/2019

Wärtsilä, has launched the Guidance Marine RS24 high resolution radar, the world’s first commercially available K-band maritime radar. READ more

Five functions in Furuno ‘Black Box’

09/04/2019

Furuno released a 5-in-1 unit last year featuring VHF Radiotelephone, Class D DSC, GPS Receiver, AIS Receiver, and Simplified Loud Hailer with Intercom. READ more

DP practitioner accreditation scheme

08/04/2019

The application process for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) DP (Dynamic Positioning) Practitioner Accreditation Scheme opens on 1 May. READ more